US Bridges

US 59 over Stream

Fair

Murray County, Minnesota · 13.4 MI N of Slayton · Structure no. 6174

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,014
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Stream in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 92 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,014 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesStream
Location13.4 MI N of Slayton
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates44.17634, -95.74384
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,014 (2021)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$199 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Stream built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 59 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over Stream carry?

About 6,014 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 59 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.